Lehi
Every Lehi since 1973 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lehi
Lehi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,646 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 357 American babies have been named Lehi. Its peak came in 2005, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lehi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lehi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,646 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,499 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,374 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,421 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,466 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,321 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,559 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,463 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,550 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,286 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,478 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,305 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,521 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,553 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,580 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,463 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,464 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,801 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,038 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,292 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,271 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,463 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,213 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,951 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,222 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,949 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lehi in 2025?
Lehi ranked #8,646 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lehi?
357 babies have been named Lehi in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lehi most popular?
Lehi peaked in 2005, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Lehi a boy or girl name?
Lehi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lehi rising or falling?
Lehi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.